ELA ASSESSMENT PRINCIPAL EDITOR, CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES

Present

In my current role, I design, edit and review Foundational Skills assessment items for digital and print products, specifically in the area of Early Literacy. I ensure that assessment items are aligned with state standards and the latest research in order to provide educators with the most responsive instructional recommendations.

ADJUNCT LECTURER, HUNTER COLLEGE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

January 2022 - January 2023

Working with teacher candidates has always been a passion of mine. At Hunter College School of Education, I conducted formal and informal observations of teacher candidates in schools across NYC. I supported aspiring teachers through coaching, modeling, and providing applicable feedback.

I also collaborated with instructors in the department, taught on the topics of Autism and IEP writing as a guest speaker, and supported teacher candidates in their clinical experiences.

EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER AND TEACHER MENTOR

2013 - 2021

During my 10 years teaching at the NYC DOE, I designed and implemented differentiated instruction to meet the unique needs of all of my learners and ensure that all students had access to the curriculum. My students were mostly on the autism spectrum, had speech and language delays, ADHD, dyslexia and/or down syndrome. I created and implemented Individualized Education Plans, behavior intervention plans and differentiated assessments that held all students to high standards.

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I also served as the new teachers' mentor and a cooperating teacher for student teachers from Columbia University. Here I discovered my passion for empowering educators and supporting them in empowering their students. 

CHILDREN'S PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

During my time at the CDD, I truly discovered my passion for special education. I worked closely with autistic individuals from age 5 to 21 who lived in a residential program. I collaborated with service providers to ensure that all children were receiving adequate care and the services they needed including psychological, social and cognitive trainings.

2011 - 2013

TEACHER ASSISTANT & STUDENT TEACHER, VARIOUS LOCATIONS

I began exploring and pursuing the education field while completing my Bachelors Degree in Sociology and Multicultural Studies. During my time at Teachers College, Columbia University, I student taught in a variety of settings including self-contained, inclusive, co-teaching and general education classrooms.

2010-2013